... Creating Families, 4 Paws At A Time

Every day innocent pets are left homeless and abandoned in Chicagoland. Adopt-A-Pet has found loving homes for over 15,000 of those cats and dogs.

If you are looking for a family pet, consider adopting a wonderful pet from Adopt-A-Pet. Most of our cats and dogs are kept in foster homes, where they live as part of a family. Not only is this beneficial for the animal, but it also helps us create a purrfect match between an animal and a prospective adopter.

SUMMER HEAT ADVISORY:It's not cool to leave your pet out in the heat!

With summer comes extreme temperatures, and it is very important to limit your pet's time outdoors to avoid heatstroke, organ damage and other life-threatening problems. On hot days, please keep outdoor activity to a minimum, stay cool in the shade, and be sure your pet is well hydrated. NEVER leave your pet in a parked car - even with the windows cracked - even in the shade - even for just a few minutes. It only takes minutes for the temperature in a car to rise well into the 100's, and only a few minutes more before a pet will suffer heatstroke and succumb.

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DOG WALKERS NEEDED!

Adopt-A-Pet has a new dog-walking program for our dogs fostered at Wilmette Pet.

If you like dogs and like walking, this program is for you! If you are under 18, ask a parent to do this with you ... it’s a fun thing to do together. To volunteer, just attend a Dog-Walking Orientation. They are held the first Saturday of each month at:

(Note: This orientation is for dog-walking volunteers only. If you are interested in becoming a full-fledged Adopt-A-Pet volunteer and helping with events, adoptions, or becoming a foster home, please see below for New Volunteer Orientation dates.)

Don’t throw it away!

Help! Anyone who has access to paper shreds for Adopt-A-Pet dogs and cats fostered at Wilmette Pet Center!

Do you shred your personal mail at home? Does your school or business shred documents?
Wilmette Pet Center devotes their entire cage space, staff and resources to shelter dogs and cats - effectively becoming a satellite adoption center for Adopt-A-Pet.

Adopt-A-Pet is an all-volunteer group. We are always in need of more dedicated volunteers. Come spend a morning to learn about volunteer opportunities and how you can join with us to help save more animals' lives. Email us to register or to be put on our email reminder list.